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Human Metapneumovirus Infection Manifesting as Skin Eruption and Hand Swelling: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory pathogen that affects both children and adults and can be severe in the elderly and immunocompromised hosts. The virus usually results in a spectrum of respiratory illnesses. There is growing evidence that HMPV is also responsible for a variety of skin eruptions. Case Presentation: An immunocompromised 7-year-old patient with HMPV infection is presented with a severe skin eruption and painful swelling of the hand requiring hospital admission. Conclusion: HMPV-linked skin manifestations should be included in the differential diagnosis in the event of the appearance of a skin eruption in a young child.

Source: Case Reports in Dermatology

DOI: 10.1159/000549921

Authors: Nouf Almagushi, Rahaf Bashihab, Aljohara Alkhenaizan, Sultan Al-Khenaizan

Institutions: King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University

Language: English

Topic: Respiratory viral infections research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030